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WEBSmall Investment Offers Big Literacy Gains. Research by Stanford University found that 75 of the lowest-performing California elementary schools that received funding from an out-of-court settlement made significant progress on third-grade state Smarter Balanced tests this year. Major news outlets, including the Los Angeles Times,...
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The Future of English - Language Magazine
WEBJul 20, 2023 · According to a new research publication, The Future of English: Global Perspectives, published by the British Council last month, English will retain its position as the world’s most widely spoken language over the next decade and teachers will continue to be at the heart of English learning, even in the face of increased automation, AI, and machine learning. This is the first publication in ...
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WEBAbout Us L anguage Magazine is a monthly publication that provides cutting-edge information for language learners, educators, and professionals around the world. For over 18 years, Language Magazine has covered language related news while providing resources for teachers, students, and administrators. As world language education and English-language learner methodologies collide, Language ...
Adults CAN Learn New Languages Quickly - Language Magazine
WEBJul 1, 2021 · native speakers. 64shares. Contrary to one of the most-cited studies in the field, a new research paper from University of Kansas (KU) linguists shows that even as beginners, adults can quickly begin mentally processing sentence structures in a second language like a native speaker. “We were inspired by a study that is cited in our article as ...
From Monolingualism to Multilingualism: Breaking Down the …
WEBJun 1, 2020 · DAN ALPERT: What are the most important academic, cognitive, and cultural benefits of multilingualism? IVANNIA SOTO: There are so many benefits associated with multilingualism. Cognitively, multilingual proficiency strengthens how the brain functions. For example, bilingualism requires increased cognitive flexibility and better problem-solving skills (Californians Together, 2017).
The Role of Early Oral Language in Literacy Development
WEBTimothy Shanahan and Christopher Lonigan explore the connection between early oral language development and later reading comprehension success Supporting young children’s language and literacy development has long been considered a practice that yields strong readers and writers later in life. The results of the National Early Literacy Panel’s (NELP) six years of scientific research ...
December 2021 Inside the Issue - Language Magazine
WEBPolicy, Career, and Professional Development Update English hegemony as an issue of justice Richard C. Benton Jr. argues that multilingualism is the birthright of all Americans Read Inclusion Jeanne Jeup explains how students with Dyslexia learn to read and how we can apply the science of reading to teaching all students 2022 Study Abroad Calendar A guide to the major international education ...
The Creativity of Human Language
WEBJun 10, 2019 · Richard Lederer marvels at our capacity to invent language For most of us, language is like the air we breathe. Like air, language is invisible and all around us. We need it to live, yet we take it for granted. If, however, we pause and examine our language thoughtfully, we discover that the ordinary language user is astonishingly creative.
Translanguaging as a Transformative Force in Literacy
WEBApr 1, 2021 · Translanguaging is a 21st-century way of thinking about language and the language practices of emergent bilinguals that takes a perspective of strength and is critical to designing effective and equitable instruction. Translanguaging creates a space for the bilingual person to bring their entire linguistic repertoire, the whole child, into the classroom.